Russell BanksTag

February 09, 2021

Read an Excerpt from Russell Banks' Stunning New Novel of Confession and Secrets, Foregone

Russell Banks is one of American letters' most treasured writers, exploring themes of violence, alienation, luck, and justice, often set against the backdrop of seemingly peaceful small towns in novels ...

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March 22

Beyond the Feed: Social Media, Identity & Power Youth Conference,

March 22, 2026 @ 12:00pm - 4:00pm

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March 29, 2026 @ 10:00am - 4:00pm

The Old Book and Paper Show

Before the internet, stories travelled via paper

March 29, 2026 @ 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Versefest's Early Show

With Jumoke Verissimo, Lydia Unsworth, and Nada Gordon

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